Global Handheld Minosharp 3 Knife Sharpener

Return dull knives to their original sharpness–no experience necessary. This user-friendly, hand-held sharpener features a water reservoir and innovative ceramic wheels that ensure blades are sharpened at the correct angle. Features three color-coded ...Read More

Description

Return dull knives to their original sharpness–no experience necessary. This user-friendly, hand-held sharpener features a water reservoir and innovative ceramic wheels that ensure blades are sharpened at the correct angle. Features three color-coded sharpening wheels: rough, medium, and super-fine.

Designed for Global knives, but effectively sharpens most knife brands. No batteries or electricity required.

Note: Not for use with serrated knives or knives sharpened on only one side. For these knives, use a waterstone or ceramic stone.

Customer Reviews

This sharpener works exactly as a wetstone so it's the only one I would put my shun's through. It doesn't knick the edge like some sharpeners can. I use mineral oil in mine but you can use water too and that would be easier to clean up.

After recently becoming a Global knife user, I quickly looked into my sharpening options as these knives are different from European knives. This sharpener is good quality. The wheels can be replaced and I like the feature of the water being added to the sharpener. The one complaint I have is that the slots are not Global specific. This is good for being able to sharpen non Global knives, but there is a lot of 'play' there meaning that while you are pushing and pulling the knife back and forth, you must be very careful to keep the blade straight in the wheel. Overall, another great product offered by the reputable Sur La Table. Happy cutting

I own and use this sharpener all the time, works perfectly. It doesn't appear practical but is ideal for Asian knife edge, just sharpen your knives regularly and it takes just a few moments to retain a perfect edge. It's a great value

I own and use this sharpener all the time, works perfectly. It doesn't appear practical but is ideal for Asian knife edge, just sharpen your knives regularly and it takes just a few moments to retain a perfect edge. It's a great value

I have a big Global knife that used to be razor sharp. I realized how much duller it has become and wanted to get that sharpness back. I saw this sharpener recommended elsewhere so searched for it on Sur la Table site.

I have a big Global knife that used to be razor sharp. I realized how much duller it has become and wanted to get that sharpness back. I saw this sharpener recommended elsewhere so searched for it on Sur la Table site.

BEST ANSWER:Simple-to-use and very effective hand-held sharpener's coarse ceramic wheel brings life back to very dull blades. Since the sharpening groove and the ceramic wheel are not parallel, the oblique angle of the ceramic wheel is able to restore the razor sharpness of the knife at a 12-15 angle. The MinoSharp 3 is made for Global knives, but all knife brands can be effectively sharpened with this sharpener. No batteries or electricity required. Rinse and drip dry. Made in Japan. 9"" x 2"" x 2 1/2 "". Note: Not for use with serrated knives or knives sharpened on only one side. For these knives use a waterstone or ceramic stone

BEST ANSWER:Simple-to-use and very effective hand-held sharpener's coarse ceramic wheel brings life back to very dull blades. Since the sharpening groove and the ceramic wheel are not parallel, the oblique angle of the ceramic wheel is able to restore the razor sharpness of the knife at a 12-15 angle. The MinoSharp 3 is made for Global knives, but all knife brands can be effectively sharpened with this sharpener. No batteries or electricity required. Rinse and drip dry. Made in Japan. 9"" x 2"" x 2 1/2 "". Note: Not for use with serrated knives or knives sharpened on only one side. For these knives use a waterstone or ceramic stone

I read someone said the wheel stones are replaceable but find no such item in the Sur La Table site.Where do you get replacements?Also , has anyone used these on W�sthof or Henckels and were the outcomes good

A shopper
on Jun 17, 2013

BEST ANSWER:There are replacement wheels available, but not at Sur La Table. And yes, I was able to find reviews from Chowhound users that have used this sharpener on both a Zwilling and a Wusthof knife, and both users said it did a decent job

BEST ANSWER:There are replacement wheels available, but not at Sur La Table. And yes, I was able to find reviews from Chowhound users that have used this sharpener on both a Zwilling and a Wusthof knife, and both users said it did a decent job

for a dull Kramer/Shun knife, do I start with the blue slot and make my way to the red and finally yellow

A shopper
on Aug 14, 2011

BEST ANSWER:The instructions on this product indicate to begin with the No.2 (red/brown stone) and applying light pressure to slide it back and forth 15-20 and then move on to do the same thing with the yellow stone. The coarse stone should only be used if you are trying to put an edge on a knife that has no edge whatsoever and is completely blunt. The Kramer/Shun knives tend to hold an edge exceptionally well so I would think you would need to use the medium and fine stones only.

BEST ANSWER:The instructions on this product indicate to begin with the No.2 (red/brown stone) and applying light pressure to slide it back and forth 15-20 and then move on to do the same thing with the yellow stone. The coarse stone should only be used if you are trying to put an edge on a knife that has no edge whatsoever and is completely blunt. The Kramer/Shun knives tend to hold an edge exceptionally well so I would think you would need to use the medium and fine stones only.

BEST ANSWER:Yes. Honing does not remove metal from the edge. It corrects small irregularities in the edge caused by normal use. Two or three strokes on the finest slot after use will keep the blade in good shape.Sharpening with the other slots will probably not me necessary, more than once or twice a year, with normal household use.

BEST ANSWER:Yes. Honing does not remove metal from the edge. It corrects small irregularities in the edge caused by normal use. Two or three strokes on the finest slot after use will keep the blade in good shape.Sharpening with the other slots will probably not me necessary, more than once or twice a year, with normal household use.

BEST ANSWER:The Minosharp is designed to be used with Asian knives. Asian knives have about a 15 degree angle on the cutting edge. Most Western knives have about a 20 degree edge. Although your knives would not be damaged by using a Western sharpener, it will not keep the 15 degree edge, and that is one of the reasons you bought an Asian knife.Western manufacturers have begun to offer the Asian edge on some of their knife lines, so check on the sharpener and steel before purchasing.

BEST ANSWER:The Minosharp is designed to be used with Asian knives. Asian knives have about a 15 degree angle on the cutting edge. Most Western knives have about a 20 degree edge. Although your knives would not be damaged by using a Western sharpener, it will not keep the 15 degree edge, and that is one of the reasons you bought an Asian knife.Western manufacturers have begun to offer the Asian edge on some of their knife lines, so check on the sharpener and steel before purchasing.